Untitled Flashcards Set

Theory of Architecture

Presents architecture as a logical and artistic endeavor in designing shelters, buildings, and man-made environments.

Architectural Theory

Ideas that explain phenomena related to spaces or environment, including people's use, perception, and behavior within these spaces.

Design

A problem-solving process that helps improve conditions for various human activities.

Designer

A solution seeker.

Architecture

A discipline that integrates space, structure, and enclosure.

Enclosure System

Four exterior wall planes that define a rectangular volume containing program elements and spaces.

Circulation System

The means by which users move through spaces, including stair and ramp systems.

Proxemic Sensitivities

Understanding the relationships between physical environments and human behavior.

Anthropometrics

The study of human body measurements for designing functional spaces.

Vitruvius

A Roman architect who wrote 'De Architectura,' a treatise on architecture preserving classical architectural knowledge.

Golden Section

A proportional ratio observed in classical Greek architecture associated with aesthetics and harmony.

Fibonacci Series

A series of numbers that approximates the Golden ratio commonly found in nature and architecture.

Unity of Elements

The coherence achieved by positive (figures) and negative (background) elements in a design.

Gestalt Psychology

The theory that the human mind simplifies objects to easily grasp their relationships and structures.

Functionalism

An architectural approach where the form of a building is dictated by its function.

Aesthetic Philosophies

Theoretical frameworks that explore the nature of beauty and art, such as biophilia and wabi-sabi.

Proxemics

The study of people's use of space during interactions and its cultural implications.

Brutalism

An architectural style characterized by functionalism and the use of raw, exposed concrete.

Deconstructivism

An architectural movement that seeks to create new forms of expression often characterized by dislocation.